The evenly matched fight between bat and ball is the best feature of Test cricket. When it comes to winning the Test, it is necessary for bowlers to take wickets. Here is a list of the greatest bowlers with best bowling spells in Test cricket history—bowlers who have single-handedly swung the match in their side’s favor.
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Oppo. |
| JC Laker | 51.2 | 53 | 10 | 1.03 | v Australia |
| A Kumble | 26.3 | 74 | 10 | 2.79 | v Pakistan |
| AY Patel | 47.5 | 119 | 10 | 2.48 | v India |
| GA Lohmann | 14.2 | 28 | 9 | 2.33 | v South Africa |
| JC Laker | 16.4 | 37 | 9 | 2.22 | v Australia |
| M Muralidaran | 40.0 | 51 | 9 | 1.27 | v Zimbabwe |
| Sir RJ Hadlee | 23.4 | 52 | 9 | 2.19 | v Australia |
| Abdul Qadir | 37.0 | 56 | 9 | 1.51 | v England |
| DE Malcolm | 16.3 | 57 | 9 | 3.45 | v South Africa |
| M Muralidaran | 54.2 | 65 | 9 | 1.19 | v England |
5 greatest bowling spell in Test
Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble was the first and only Indian bowler to take 10 wickets in Test. He had taken 10 wicket haul in the match against Australia.
Jim Laker
England’s right arm offbreak bowler James Laker has second best spell in Test cricket. He was the first bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings.
Ajaz Patel
Ajaz Patel has also taken 10 wicket haul in Test cricket. He achieved this feat in a match against India in Mumbai.
Muttiah Muralitharan
One of the greatest Test cricket bowlers, Muttiah Muralitharan has delivered many great spells in Test. He has taken nine wickets in a match against England.
Richard Hadlee
Legendary bowler Richard Hadlee is placed fifth in the greatest spells in Test cricket. He has taken nine wickets in an innings in a match against Australia.
